About the course
This flexible, multidisciplinary degree prepares you to meet the demands of a rapidly changing community and housing landscape. It will give you the knowledge, skills and practical experience to make a difference to communities and shape change while opening up a wide range of career paths.
The degree suits those already working in housing and looking to develop their role as well as anyone interested in pursuing a career in community work including housing. You study core topics such as the history and development of housing systems, policy and practice; current housing policy in theory and practice; and work and welfare in the 21st century. You can also follow your interests with topics such as urban ethnography; international housing; gentrification and class distinction; and rural and urban communities.
The course’s flexible approach means you can choose a study path that fits your work and family commitments, from the traditional full-time, three-year degree to part-time; blended learning; and condensed days on campus.
Why choose this course?
- Our partnerships with local social housing providers mean you gain experience in the housing and community sector through placements and engagement with community-based projects
- Hone your critical thinking skills through exploring and evaluating community research, and undertake a final-year research project with a community focus · Benefit from being part of a wider University of Bedfordshire community comprising both rural and urban areas
- Learn from an academic team with wide research experience in this field, and a proven track record of engaging with our communities in Bedfordshire while building connections with local businesses and not-for-profit organisations
- Gain first-hand knowledge through talks and workshops from experienced housing professionals, community researchers, ‘think tank’ representatives and professionals in the not-for-profit sector · Benefit from a course that offers an optional Professional Placement or Foundation Year (see below for more information)
Why Study in the School of Applied Social Sciences?
- Courses developed in partnership with practice agencies
- Our research involving robots, shows that they can improve mental health and loneliness in the elderly
- Part of the SASS change makers initiative
How will this course improve my career prospects?
On completion of the degree, graduates will be able to enter or develop their careers in the housing sector or work in a range of community-focused roles in local government; private-sector companies; the not-for-profit sector; and the research and development area of local
government, charities and think tanks. It prepares students to take up careers within housing management; housing strategy, regeneration, development and asset management; homelessness services and supported housing; social enterprise companies; community development; tenancy sustainability and support. It also opens up career opportunities in customer care; finance, HR and IT.
You may also wish to progress on to a Master’s or Degree by Research in a social sciences-related subject.
*international students are eligible of receiving the VS'S scholarship of 1000GBP
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